Detroit Lions DBs Don Carey, Alonzo Lawrence, Ricardo Silva and John Wendling will be batting at the safety position for jobs during training camp. General manager Martin Mayhew has also still not ruled out the possibility of signing a veteran free-agent from outside of the organization. So far, three safeties have already been brought in and worked out this offseason.

Detroit Lions DE Cliff Avril (back) and SS John Wendling (illness) are listed as probable for Week 17 and are expected to play. Avril fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 30, while Wendling did not practice.

Detroit Lions impending free-agent FS John Wendling's agent believes Wendling will enter free agency because they have not talked about a deal recently, reports Dave Birkett, of the Detroit Free Press. The two sides did have conversations last month about a new deal.

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills SS John Wendling worked with the second-team defense during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 29. Wendling had a couple of pass breakups in the red zone.

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills S John Wendling is hoping to contribute on defense in 2008. Wendling feels he can deliver on what defensive coordinator Perry Fewell is looking for in his players. Wendling said, "I do feel like I'm a fit. Perry's whole mentality is to make plays. He wants guys that are going to go out and make plays, fly around the field and get to the ball. I feel like that's what I'm good at."

Gil Brandt, of NFL.com, reports Wyoming S John Wendling measured a height of 6-foot 7/8 and a weight of 222 pounds at his Pro Day. He ran the 40-yard dash twice in 4.48 seconds. He measured a 36 1/2-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-4 broad jump.